LAB 8- Impact testing polymer

FAKULTI TEKNOLOGI KEJURUTERAAN
UNIVERSITI TEKNIKAL MALAYSIA MELAKA
MATERIAL TESTING AND FRACTURE ANALYSIS
BETP 3573 SEMESTER 2 SESSION 2017/2018
LAB 8: IMPACT TESTING OF POLYMER
NAME OF GROUP 1.
MEMBERS &
MATRIX NUMBER
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COURSE 3 BETP S /
DATE
NAME OF INSTRUCTOR 1.
2. AZIZUL IKHWAN BIN MOHD
TOTAL MARKS VERIFICATION STAMP
EXAMINER’S COMMENT
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1.0 OBJECTIVES
This experiment is designed to expose students with the use of Impact Testing
instrument to measure impact strength of polymer materials as per ISO 179-1
Plastics – Determination of Charpy impact properties – Part 1: Non-instrumented
impact test
2.0 LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of this laboratory session, student should be able to:-
a) Perform Charpy Impact Testing according to ISO 179-1 Plastics -

Determination of Charpy impact properties - Part 1: Non-instrumented
impact test
b) Interpret the result and discuss the result accordingly
3.0 THEORY
The Charpy impact test, also known as the Charpy V-notch test, is a
standardized high strain-rate test which determines the amount of energy
absorbed by a material during fracture. This absorbed energy is a measure of a
given material's notch toughness and acts as a tool to study temperature-
dependent ductile-brittle transition. It is widely applied in industry, since it is easy
to prepare and conduct and results can be obtained quickly and cheaply. A
disadvantage is that some results are only comparative.
The apparatus shown in Figure 1 consists of a pendulum of known mass
and length that is dropped from a known height to impact a notched specimen of
material. The energy transferred to the material can be inferred by comparing the
difference in the height of the hammer before and after the fracture (energy
absorbed by the fracture event).
The notch in the sample affects the results of the impact test, thus it is
necessary for the notch to be of regular dimensions and geometry. The size of the
sample can also affect results, since the dimensions determine whether or not the
material is in plane strain. This difference can greatly affect conclusions made.
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Figure 1 Impact Tester VICTOR Material
4.0 EQUIPMENT
1. Impact Testing Machine (Figure 1)
2. ISO 179 Polymer specimens
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5.0 PROCEDURES
A. Polymer test specimen preparation
1. Cut the specimen according to MS ISO 179-1. Refer to the standard for
the right dimension
2. Place sample on the notch cutting machine
3. Turn on the notch cutting machine and prepare a notch for the
specimen
4. Mark your final dimensions in Table 1
B. Impact testing of polymer specimen

1. Turn on the impact testing machine
2. Turn on the PC and open the impact software
3. Ensure the hammer is not static and not moving
4. Zero the energy
5. Start the impact test
6. Record the impact reading
7. Repeat for 1 more impact test
8. Shutdown the impact testing machine after completion
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6.0 RESULTS
SPECIMEN IMPACT ENERGY TYPES OF
FAILURE (C,
P, N)
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2
7.0 QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSIONS

I. What are the characteristics of the failure of the specimens?
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8.0 DISCUSSION
Discuss based on the questions below. Find other references to help you answer
I. Discuss the significance of impact testing to understand materials
properties
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9.0 CONCLUSION
Write a conclusion based on the experimental results.
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10.0 REFERENCES
List at least 2 reference(s) that you have used.
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11.0 APPENDIX
Attach any information that would help in the report that you deem necessary from
this page onwards (e.g specimen pictures)
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FAKULTI TEKNOLOGI KEJURUTERAAN

UNIVERSITI TEKNIKAL MALAYSIA MELAKA

MATERIAL TESTING AND FRACTURE ANALYSIS

BETP 3573 SEMESTER 2 SESSION 2017/2018

LAB 8: IMPACT TESTING OF POLYMER

2. AZIZUL IKHWAN BIN MOHD

TOTAL MARKS VERIFICATION STAMP

2.0 LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of this laboratory session, student should be able to:-

a) Perform Charpy Impact Testing according to ISO 179-1 Plastics -

Figure 1 Impact Tester VICTOR Material

B. Impact testing of polymer specimen

7.0 QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSIONS

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